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Best of the 80's &90's Amps & Preamps
I'll go with:D.) None of the Above 
Life span of 5U4G tube?
>>You can probably expect a 20 year lifetime from major-brand NOS 5U4Gs.<<Perhaps.Life expectancy depends primarily on the number of thermal cycles (on/off) and hours of use.It could last 5, 10, 20 years or even more. 
the best CD player between 6'000 - 10'000 $ ?
You're right.Please accept my apology.Bill 
Bryston 14B-SST or Pass Labs X 350.5
An amplifier's, or any component for that matter, service or remedial work is not always attributable to a factory problem.I've seen just as many cases, probably more, damage resulting from customer mis-use than actual component failure. 
Beatles Without George Martin?
Ed had quite a show. You could watch The Beatles, a talking mouse (Topo Gigio), guys throwing bowling pins around, Ethyl Merman, and Woody Allen in one hour.Ah the good old days. :-) 
Oil for TT bearing - any advise?
Mobile 15W-30Every 25,000 miles. 
the best CD player between 6'000 - 10'000 $ ?
>>It is very interesting to note the difference between mfgrs that beg for me to carry their line<<Yeah, you're a real player in the biz. 
Speaker cable upgrade
For that amount you can upgrade another component(s) in your system.It would have a far more significant effect than $8500 speaker cables.IMO 
Help please choosing AMP wattage for a newbe
Stanwal got it right Blindjim.Although most amps will work with most speakers, few combinations are optimal. So you buy a speaker (the most subjective and personal component in any system) that pleases your listening preferences and then an amp wh... 
Harmonic Cyberlight
I think you've answered your own question. 
the best CD player between 6'000 - 10'000 $ ?
Apples and oranges Z.You are Best Buy. 
Help please choosing AMP wattage for a newbe
I wouldn't buy an amp until the final choice of speakers is made. The amp/speaker match is the most important in every system.There's a good chance you won't need 350WPC. 
Doug Decan I think there is a new ZYX 4D cartridge
I don't believe there's a "war" here Mothra.The discussion has focused on the Universe (an extremely fine cartridge), other Zyx cartridges, the Universe's peer group, and retail/selling prices.You've made a pleasing choice for your system and that... 
Interconnect cable upgrade disapointment
>>there aren't as many commercials so you get more burn in time per hour.<<That's hilarious. 
the best CD player between 6'000 - 10'000 $ ?
Thanks Grant.I go to Circuit City for a number of those products.I see why he disses the real high end stuff.Appreciate it.